Cameron McNeish blazes a trail from the Mull of Galloway to Oban, while Polly Pullar spends a wild day in Ardnamurchan, John McKendirck cycles round Loch Lomond and Nick Drainey goes on a winter walk at the Ythan Estuary

We find out about a novel way of holidaying – homeswapping

Bridget McGrouther explores the life of the Father of the American National Parks, John Muir and Stephen Roberts finds out about a founding father of Canada – another Scot

A family’s tragedy helps tells the story of World War 1

We discover the isle of Tiree’s latest contribution to the music scene – Skerryvore

Our Euan downs a dram – which is the perfect excuse to wish you all Happy New Year!